The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is in need of volunteers ages 13-18 who live in Bladensburg, Langley Park and Suitland to participate in the PhotoVoice project. Youths will receive camera training and be tasked with capturing their communities’ characteristics through photos. Participants can earn student service learning hours. Call 301-446-3321 or visit www.pgparks.com/volunteer.htm.

The Partnership for Animal Welfare needs volunteers to foster homeless dogs and cats, provide transportation to vet appointments and handle animals at adoption shows. Go to www.paw-rescue.org or leave a message at 301-572-4729.

The Accokeek Foundation’s Green Thumbs volunteer group seeks gardeners of all ages and skill levels to help plant and harvest vegetables, and manage weeds and pests in the museum garden. Volunteers work together in the garden space, share ideas, knowledge, skills and stories. Call 301-283-2113 or www.accokeekfoundation.org, volunteers@accokeek.org.

Capital Caring seeks administrative support volunteers to assist with general secretarial tasks such as answering calls, greeting visitors and providing clerical assistance as needed. The group is also seeking members for its Leadership Council to help with a variety of tasks, including identifying and solving problems, assisting in the planning and implementation of various projects, providing community outreach and patient care support. Location: 1801 McCormick Dr., Suite 180, Largo. Allison Kuchar at 301-883-0866 or akuchar@capitalcaring.org. www.capitalcaring.org.

Community Advocates for Family and Youth is in need of volunteers to assist those who have survived traumatic crimes. Administrative support and mail assistance is also needed. Volunteers work five to 20 hours a month. Location: 9201 Basil Ct., Suite 160, Largo. Lizet Porter, volunteer coordinator, 301-390-4092, lporter@cafyonline.org, www.cafyonline.org .

The American Red Cross Greater Chesapeake & Potomac Region seeks youths to serve as greeters and refreshment volunteers at local blood drives. Those interested should enjoy working with others, have excellent customer service skills and be able to commit to one to two blood drives per month. Orientation provided. 800-272-0094, Ext. 1, or e-mail terryann.karloff@redcross.org.

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